Warm Garlic and Herb Edamame Bowl
Steamed shelled edamame tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, and a touch of sea salt. A quick, non-dairy, high-protein snack ideal for post-workout fuel.
Prep
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
2 min
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2 min
Total
4 min
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Next: Place 1 cup (155g) of frozen shelled…
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Place 1 cup (155g) of frozen shelled…
Place 1 cup (155g) of frozen shelled edamame into a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp (15ml) of water.
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Cover the bowl loosely with a paper…
Cover the bowl loosely with a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes until hot and tender.
Look for: hot and tender
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Drain any excess liquid thoroughly from the…
Drain any excess liquid thoroughly from the bowl.
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Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) of extra-virgin olive…
Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) of extra-virgin olive oil over the warm edamame.
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Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of garlic powder and…
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of garlic powder and a pinch of sea salt over the edamame.
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Toss well using a spoon until all…
Toss well using a spoon until all the edamame pods are evenly coated with oil and spices.
Look for: all the edamame pods are evenly coated with oil and spices
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or cool to room temperature and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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